BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
12,244 km
7,608 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,244 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
89°
east

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BGA NBO
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BGA NBO
ICAO Code SKBG HKJK
City Bucaramanga Nairobi
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,897 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,244 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:46 in Bucaramanga, it's 07:46 in Nairobi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,433 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Palonegro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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